June Public Policy Championship
This is the second of three Public Policy Championships organised in association with PERT. The aim is for students to debate issues of contemporary relevance to public policy issues in the UK today. The winners will be crowned DM June Public Policy Champions.
DEBATE 1: “Universal basic income is not a solution to our social and economic problems“
GROUP 2
Weds 23 June
14.00-15.30
FOR
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
AGAINST
The Kingston Academy
CHAIR
Jacob Reynolds
DEBATE 2: “In the digital age, we should not expect our online activities to remain private“
GROUP 1
Weds 23 June
10.00-11.30
FOR
Invicta Grammar School
AGAINST
St George’s College, Weybridge
CHAIR
Rob Lyons
DEBATE 2: “Tech companies should act to stop online misinformation“
GROUP 2
Thurs 24 June
14.00-15.30
FOR
The Kingston Academy
AGAINST
Oundle School
CHAIR
Geoff Kidder
DEBATE 3: “Vaccine passports benefit society“
GROUP 1
Thurs 24 June
10.00-11.30
FOR
St George’s College, Weybridge
AGAINST
The Burgate School
CHAIR
Alastair Donald
GROUP 2
Fri 25 June
14.00-15.30
FOR
Oundle School
AGAINST
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
CHAIR
Jacob Reynolds
FINAL DEBATE: “Western museums should repatriate cultural artefacts“
Tuesday 29 June, 14.00-16.00
AGAINST
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
CHAIR
Jacob Reynolds
JUDGES
Nat Edwards
Dr Pauline Hadaway
Michael Olatokun
WINNER: Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School